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Jesus told His disciples, “You will all fall away, for it is written 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered'” (Mark 14: 27). Falling away requires a situation when we are in danger and our life is on the line. Imagine if you were told to kneel...
When the end of this age occurs, it will be a very troubling time. Even families will be divided over Jesus. The Lord told His disciples that the rejection of Jesus would be widespread, and as a result, “Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands...
The country singer, Alan Jackson, sings a song titled, “The Older I Get.” In the song, there is one line that says if he found the Fountain of Youth, he wouldn’t drink a drop. He went on to sing that he is thankful for the life he has been given and in that good life,...
Some assignments are about to change. These changes will be unexpected but filled with joy and newfound purpose. In high school, I lettered in two sports, swimming and golf. My swimming event was the 400-yard freestyle. I also swam a leg on the 400-yard freestyle...
The labels of “false teacher” or “false prophet” can be tossed about prematurely without understanding what that label really means. I have a few friends who have labored under these labels and it has caused great sorrow, especially for the Lord. When you checkout...
For the last year, I have watched local church pastors put through the wringer. It has been a challenging time navigating the pandemic lockdown while trying to keep a church open and functioning. For many, it seemed at first like compliance and quiet submission were...
John wrote a worldview-shattering truth, “For the darkness is disappearing, and the true light is already shining” (I John 1:8). With all that is happening in our world, this can be a hard truth to imagine. Being able to believe the darkness is disappearing and...
Some think wisdom comes from gaining an education or having significant life experience. Having an advanced degree or living a long time is no guarantee someone will become wise. While both an education and a life of experience have some value, neither makes a person...
The progression of time is in submission to the spiritual realm, not the other way around. Many of our premature judgments arise from a misunderstanding of how God works within the framework of time. Apostle Peter wrote, “But you must not forget this one thing, dear...
Recently, a friend asked me what I thought of a document that was released regarding prophetic standards. The document was in response to some of the prophecies made during the recent Presidential election. I commented that I got a sense the document was a reaction to...
Yesterday, we said goodbye to an old walnut tree that has shaded our backyard for the last 20 years. It was the last remnant of an old orchard on the homestead property that makes up our neighborhood. Underneath the tree sat a table where many dinners and good...
I am not alone when I say the challenges faced during the last year have been painful on many fronts. The most painful of those challenges haven’t been the pandemic and its restrictions or the heated election cycle of 2020. Those events are just instigators. For me...
This morning, I was considering the subject of unrighteous judgment. This is that painful out-of-left-field kind of judgment that gets laid on us unrighteously. Sadly, it can come from those who know us and should know better. As I considered this painful subject, an...
There is a large sign along Interstate 5 at the northbound exit to Rogue River, Oregon. It is an ad for a casino. One line on the sign reads “just ten more songs”, indicating you only need to listen to ten more songs on your car radio before you arrive at the casino....
Fearful people will often use shaming to silence those who offer an opposing point of view. This is done by making questioning statements like “How is that choice an expression of Christ’s love?” or “Are you more informed than the experts?” This questioning saw cuts...